What Radiation Oncology Travel Therapists Do
Radiation therapists are vital members of oncology teams, playing a key role in cancer treatment through the delivery of targeted radiation. With radiation oncology travel jobs, these professionals bring their expertise to high-need healthcare settings across the country, especially in underserved or rural communities where access to specialized oncology care is limited.
Travel radiation therapist roles combine clinical precision with human compassion. These professionals work closely with oncologists and care teams to ensure patients receive high-quality, individualized treatment plans during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
Core radiation therapist responsibilities include:
- Delivering precise radiation treatments using linear accelerators and other advanced equipment
- Collaborating with physicians and medical dosimetrists to implement personalized care plans
- Explaining procedures and expectations to patients and families with clarity and empathy
- Monitoring and documenting patient progress throughout the treatment cycle
- Adjusting treatment parameters as needed in response to patient response or imaging
- Coordinating with nurses, imaging techs, and oncologists in a team-based care model
These duties require both technical knowledge and emotional intelligence. Radiation oncology travel assignments offer the opportunity to use both, while gaining exposure to new environments and advancing your career.
Why Choose SkyBridge Healthcare for Radiation Oncology Travel Jobs
SkyBridge Healthcare connects traveling radiation therapists with facilities in need across the United States. We focus on staffing for mission-critical positions, often in underserved mental health facilities or rural cancer centers, where your presence can make a life-changing difference.
As part of our broader therapy travel jobs and allied health travel jobs networks, we place professionals in settings such as community hospitals, cancer clinics, outpatient oncology centers, and academic medical facilities.
Our recruiters specialize in travel clinician jobs and are here to help you find the best fit for your lifestyle, schedule, and goals.
Our Process for Travel Assignments
Our application process is designed to be simple and transparent. From the moment you submit your credentials, our recruiters support you through every stage of placement and onboarding.
Here’s how it works:
- Submit your application and credentialing documents
- Recruiter reviews your background, preferences, and goals
- You’re matched to open radiation oncology travel assignments
- Interviews are scheduled if needed for clinical and culture fit
- You review the offer and decide if it aligns with your goals
- We guide you through compliance & onboarding for radiation therapists
We believe in clear communication and fast turnaround times so you can get to work without delay. Learn more about our credentialing and onboarding process.
Pay, Benefits & Travel Support for Radiation Therapists
SkyBridge Healthcare offers radiation therapist pay & benefits packages that rank in the top 5% nationally. We recognize the advanced skills, emotional labor, and commitment required in oncology therapist travel jobs, and we’re here to support you on every level.
Our compensation and support includes:
- Top-tier radiation therapist pay with weekly direct deposit
- High-value, tax-free per diem stipends for meals, housing, and travel
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one
- PTO and sick time based on assignment and state laws
- Free travel stipend for every new location
- Licensure and CEU reimbursement to keep you career-ready
- 24/7 recruiter support during every assignment
- Flexible scheduling and contract options to fit your life
We also provide housing support. You can choose to find your own place or let us help you explore traveler housing options that meet your preferences.
What You Need to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step, we’re here to help make the process straightforward and stress-free. Most candidates we work with have at least three years of overall clinical experience, including a minimum of one year in radiation therapy or oncology. This background helps ensure you’re prepared to step confidently into new facilities and workflows with minimal ramp-up time.
Having experience with modern radiation equipment, treatment planning systems, and patient-facing education is especially valuable for travel assignments. Strong communication skills and adaptability are also important, as each facility may have unique protocols and team dynamics. This experience ensures you’re fully prepared for the fast-paced, high-impact environments of our nationwide radiation therapy contracts.
To begin your journey, send us a complete submission packet that includes:
- Updated resume
- Radiation therapy-specific skills checklist
- Certifications and licenses (ARRT, state licensure, etc.)
- BLS certification
- Professional references from recent supervisors
Or, fill out our quick application form to start browsing healthcare job openings nationwide.
Take the Next Step in Your Radiation Oncology Career
Radiation therapy travel jobs offer the rare chance to help vulnerable patients while expanding your clinical experience and exploring new places. At SkyBridge Healthcare, we make that opportunity even better with expert recruiter support, fast placements, and best-in-class compensation.
Whether you’re a seasoned traveling radiation therapist or ready to take your first step into this field, we’re here to support your success.